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[June 10, 2014]

D-Link Now Shipping Wi-Fi Audio Extender for Streaming Music from a Smartphone to Any Connected Speaker

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. --(Business Wire)--

D-Link (News - Alert) today announced that the Wi-Fi
Audio Extender (DCH-M225) is now shipping. Designed to stream music
from a smartphone or tablet directly to virtually any connected speaker
or home stereo, the Wi-Fi Audio Extender is a seamless way to enjoy
music throughout the house. The compact and ultra-portable extender
works with any speaker with a standard 3.5mm audio jack and connects
wirelessly to an existing home network, allowing users to play music in
any room with a Wi-Fi connection. It can also be quickly and easily
moved from room to room so there's always music playing, no matter where
the party goes.

D-Link Wi-Fi Audio Extender (Photo: Business Wire)

The Wi-Fi Audio Extender doubles as a wireless range extender,
eliminating Wi-Fi dead zones and broadening the range of a wireless
network for everyday Internet activities like emailing, chatting, video
streaming, and music streaming. Equipped with Wireless N technology, the
extender delivers speeds of up to 300Mbps and makes use of a home's
environment by bouncing multiple wireless signals off walls and ceilings
to work around obstructions. In addition, the Wi-Fi Audio Extender is
universally compatible with all router brands and features a simple
one-button installation. Users simply press the WPS button on the
existing router and then on the Wi-Fi Audio Extender to sync and
instantly increase the coverage of a wireless home network.

"What sets the Wi-Fi Audio Extender apart from many others on the market
is that it uses Wi-Fi rather than Bluetooth technology for higher
quality audio and better range throughout the house. Music loversexpect
clear sound quality, and this product delivers," said Ken Loyd, director
of consumer product marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "For added
convenience, it also boosts Wi-Fi coverage in hard-to-reach areas like
backyards, basements and upstairs bedrooms, ensuring a great listening
experience no matter where you are in the home."

More about the Wi-Fi Audio Extender (DCH-M225):

DLNA/AirPlay Support - Using an AirPlay or DLNA-enabled device,
users can stream music playing on a smartphone or tablet to the Wi-Fi
Audio Extender and listen to the music using a connected speaker or
home stereo

The D-Link® Wi-Fi Audio Extender is now available for $49.99
on Amazon.com (News - Alert) and throughout D-Link's vast network of retail and e-tail
outlets. Detailed specifications are available online at www.dlink.com/dch-m225.